Dave Dickson
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Email: *************@***.***
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SUMMARY STATEMENT
Operations Manager, Distribution Supply Chain/Project Manager
Distribution operations professional with a track record of process and
productivity improvement, team building, and managing large groups.
Experience in catalog distribution centers and all warehouse operations,
3PL, and inventory control. Certified Supply Chain Analyst (ISCEA),
experienced in start ups, multiple facility operations, Warehouse
Management Systems, RF technology, and vendor/supplier relationships.
Collaborative problem solver with strong leadership skills and a passion
for teamwork, team building, training, and cutting edge technology.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Improved stocking productivity by 24% in 2004 over 2003
resulting in a savings of over $21K; improved warehosue
backorder rate from .40% to .23%.
. Planned and implemented cost cutting staffing plan resulting
in an annual savings of over $397K in payroll.
. Improved physical inventory results reducing 'shrink' by
$400K in 5 years. Implemented cycle count program reducing
warehouse physical inventory costs by 65% .
. Managed $44M inventory for 4 Brands and 4 third party
catalogs.
. Collaborated on several IT and warehouse operations task
force, resulting in money saving WMS applications in
directed putaway, bin profiling, returns processing, and
cycle counts.
. Assisted in the testing and training of hourly and
management staff of new WMS software package.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Inbound Operations Manager Universal Screen Arts.
2006-2009
Senior Manager Hanover Direct, Inc.
1996-2006
Warehouse Supervisor Hammacher Schlemmer
1989-1996
Warehouse Supervisor United Stationers Supply Co.
1986-1989
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts The Ohio State University 1971-
1976
Graduate Courses Xavier University
1992-1993
Real Estate Appraising Hondros College
2009
Certified Supply Chain Analyst International Supply Chain Education
Alliance (ISCEA)